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Perseus was a warrior who was sent to kill a gorgon by the name of Medusa. The gorgon's expression was so scary it would turn anyone who looked at it to stone. Perseus beheaded the monster by looking at it through a mirror rather than right at it.
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How the evil gorgons head was beneficial to perseus?
The gorgon's head turned others who would fight against him to stone.
What were the main characters in this story Perseus and gorgons?
Acrisius, Danaë, Perseus, Polydectes, gorgons (Medusa, Stheno, Euryale), Andromeda.
Where does medusa spend most of her time in the myths?
With her sisters, the Gorgons. Medusa and the Gorgons were also related to the Fates but the Gorgons were half reptile and half human. She also had her head cut off by Perseus, so the only place she was really spending time after that was dead on the floor with Perseus carrying around her head like some sort of trophy.
How did perseus escape from the gorgons?
He watched her through his reflective shield.
How does Perseus find Gorgons?
Percy doesn't find the Gordon's, they find him. Because of his so called " Half- Blood smell" Percy attracts all kinds of monsters from Tartuaras including the Gorgons
How the evil gorgons head was beneficial to perseus?
The gorgon's head turned others who would fight against him to stone.
What were the main characters in this story Perseus and gorgons?
Acrisius, Danaë, Perseus, Polydectes, gorgons (Medusa, Stheno, Euryale), Andromeda.
Differences for greek myth Jason and the golden fleece and the gorgons head?
Jason did kill Medusa that was Perseus
Where does medusa spend most of her time in the myths?
With her sisters, the Gorgons. Medusa and the Gorgons were also related to the Fates but the Gorgons were half reptile and half human. She also had her head cut off by Perseus, so the only place she was really spending time after that was dead on the floor with Perseus carrying around her head like some sort of trophy.
In what ways does Perseus's ultimate escape from the Gorgons resolve the story's conflict?
Perseus's ultimate escape from the Gorgons resolves the story's conflict by successfully obtaining the head of Medusa to fulfill his mission, which was to secure the Gorgon's head as a gift to Polydectes. By using his cunning and the gifts from the gods, including a reflective shield from Athena and winged sandals from Hermes, Perseus outsmarts the Gorgons and avoids their deadly gaze, thereby overcoming the seemingly insurmountable challenge they presented.
Which Greek mythology tale talks about Gorgons?
The tale of Perseus and Medusa.
How did perseus escape from the gorgons?
He watched her through his reflective shield.
How are the Gorgons monsters related to the hero perseus?
Perseus kills one of them (Medusa). The other two persue Perseus but fail to find him as he is wearing the Helm of Darkness.
What is the conflict in gorgons head story?
The conflict in the story of Perseus and Medusa's head is mainly between Perseus and Medusa. Perseus must find a way to defeat Medusa, who can turn people to stone with her gaze, in order to fulfill his quest and protect his kingdom. It is also symbolic of the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Did the gorgons have children?
that's easy no. i have studied the three gorgons sisters for some time.
What happened when perseus killed Medusa?
Medusa died: her children by Poseidon, Pegasus and Chrysaor escaped by her blood, her sister Gorgons woke and went after Perseus who ran from them who were immortal.
How does Perseus find Gorgons?
Percy doesn't find the Gordon's, they find him. Because of his so called " Half- Blood smell" Percy attracts all kinds of monsters from Tartuaras including the Gorgons
